Climbers Republic

Upcycled climbing gear

Retired ropes, new routes.

Climbing ropes that can no longer hold a fall don't have to end up in a landfill. We turn them into sturdy, colourful key fobs and belts for everyday use, each one cut and sewn by hand.

Five key fobs made from upcycled climbing rope in green, yellow, purple, light blue, and orange-and-blue, each with a Climbers Republic label

Why we do it

Every rope has a second life in it.

Hundreds of pounds of synthetic climbing rope are thrown out each year. The rope is retired for safety, but the material is still tough, colourful and built to last.

Less waste

Every piece we make is rope that stayed out of the landfill.

Built tough

Climbing rope is made to take a beating, so the things we make from it are too.

One of a kind

Every rope has its own colours and pattern, so no two pieces are exactly alike.

What we make

Small goods with a climbing past.

Made from de-cored rope, stitched flat and finished with metal hardware.

Climbing rope key fobs in several colours

Key fobs

A wrist-sized loop of rope with a key ring and D-ring. Easy to grab, hard to lose, and available in whatever colours the ropes come in.

Colours vary by rope
Belt made from black and green climbing rope with a black buckle

Belts

Two or three rope strands sewn side by side and fitted with D-ring or rectangular buckles. Made to your waist size.

Made to measure

How it's made

From the crag to your keys.

Every piece goes through the same handmade process.

Rope with its inner core pulled out

De-core

We pull out the rope's inner core so the outer sheath lies flat.

Two rope strands pinned together side by side

Wash & cut

The rope is washed, cut to length and the ends are sealed so they don't fray.

Rope strands being stitched together on a sewing machine

Stitch

Strands are pinned flush and sewn together with a strong zigzag stitch.

Rope folded over a black buckle before sewing

Finish

The ends are folded over the hardware and stitched down for good.

Want one? Let's talk.

For orders, custom belts or any questions, send us an email and we'll get back to you.